Summer 2024 CSLO Technology Integration Workshops - Virtual
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All of the workshops on this page will be synchronous virtual sessions. Click on the Workshop Titles below to register in Frontline MLP.
| Name of Workshop | Instructors | Date of Workshop | Workshop Description |
| Harnessing the Power of Discovery Education | Brian Blaszak | 7/10/24 | Join us for an immersive experience with Discovery Education. This session will provide participants with hands-on experience and insights into the dynamic digital platform. We will explore the vast number of resources available for educators to use for lesson enhancement and research. |
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Keyboarding Without Tears |
Deedee Stasiak | 7/11/24, 7/23/24 | Join me for a session all about Keyboarding Without Tears! We'll cover all the ways to utilize this program effectively with your students and the resources available to you. We'll spend part of our time together creating your "launch" presentation so you are ready to start with your students in September! |
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GoGuardian: A Teacher's Guide |
Deedee Stasiak, Jon Skovira | 7/11/24, 7/23/24 | Come join us to learn more about how to harness the full potential of Go Guardian in your classroom!! We'll learn about all the tools and features designed to streamline classroom management and promote a safe and productive digital learning environment. |
| Nearpod: Interactive Learning and Engagement | Brian Blaszak | 7/11/24 | This workshop offers a deep dive into the innovative features and pedagogical strategies of Nearpod. Learn how to design and create interactive lessons using Nearpod, interactive activities, and formative assessments to enhance student engagement and comprehension. If you utilize Google Slides or PowerPoint this is the workshop for you. |
| BrainPop for Beginners | Mary Kovach, Michael Calarco | 7/12/24 | This Virtual session will cover the basics of using BrainPop with your students. For districts who subscribe, BrainPop offers a wide selection of educational videos in a variety of subject areas. These videos are accompanied by quizzes and other activities that can easily be assigned through classes that you create, or through classes set up through your district's learning management system. |
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Fun with Seesaw! |
Deedee Stasiak, Valentina Ess | 7/17/24, 7/31/24 | Come join us for some Seesaw fun!! This session will consist of an overview of all of Seesaw's new features--including the new assessment tool. We will also cover the new Digital Fluency and Computer Science Standards resources hub within the platform. You will be ready to hit the ground running in September with your students! See you there! |
| FastBridge for K-1 Teachers | Mary Kovach | 7/17/24 | This Virtual session will cover the "Composite" benchmark screening assessments for K and 1 students, which vary depending on the benchmarking period (Fall, Winter, or Spring). These benchmark screenings will then feed into Reports such as "Screening to Intervention," which will offer suggested interventions for students based on their specific needs. We will review how to screen students 1-on-1 in Reading and Math, as well as read screening reports. |
| BrainPop Advanced Features | Mary Kovach, Michael Calarco | 7/18/24 | Learn about all that BrainPop has to offer! Newer features include leveled pause points during videos, requiring student interaction for engagement. Immersive Reader is now embedded within Brainpop, providing reading tools such as text-to-speech and highlighting. We will discuss additional extension activities, such as video projects, coding projects, and mind maps. |
| SEL Assessments in FastBridge | Mary Kovach | 7/22/24 | This Virtual training will cover how to use the FastBridge SAEBRS and mySAEBRS benchmark assessments to monitor social-emotional, academic, and behavioral traits for students. We will also discuss the reports available for SEL assessments, as well as the option for progress monitoring based on specific needs. |
| Lights....Camera.... Action: Bringing Video to the Classroom with WeVideo | Nathan Thoma | 7/23/24 | WeVideo provides an online option for high level video editing for all students. This workshop will focus on the basic features of the software, as well as the vast lesson library included in WeVideo. |
| Castle Learning Update: Make It Work for You | Michael Calarco | 7/23/24 | Ready for the latest on Castle Learning? This interactive online session dives into navigating the platform, leveraging overlooked tools, and a peek at new features. Perfect for educators looking to enhance their classroom with practical, ready-to-use assignments. Join us to connect, create, and inspire. |
| FastBridge for Grades 2-3 Teachers | Mary Kovach | 7/25/24 | This Virtual session will cover the benchmark screening assessments for Grades 2-3 that are part of the "Fast Track" assessments for Reading and Math. These benchmark screenings will then feed into Reports such as "Screening to Intervention," which will offer suggested interventions for students based on their specific needs. We will review conducting both 1-on-1 and online assessments, as well as accessing screening reports. |
| Mastering Newsela: Beyond ELA with Adaptive AI | Michael Calarco | 7/25/24 | Dive into the world of Newsela, a dynamic tool not limited to ELA. Discover its versatility across Science, Social Studies, and SEL, designed to save educators time while catering to individual student needs. This session unveils how to navigate and utilize Newselaís wealth of resources, including pre-made articles, question sets, and assessments. Learn strategies to enhance computer-based testing skills and boost student comprehension through interactive features like highlighting and annotating. Join us for a half-day journey to unlock the full potential of Newsela in your classroom. |
| Elevating Engagement: Newsela for Voice, Choice, and PBL | Michael Calarco | 7/25/24 | Expand your Newsela expertise to empower student voice and choice in your classroom. This session explores how to curate text sets and craft comprehensive projects for research, current events, debate, and project-based learning (PBL). Discover how Newselaís user-friendly platform can transform your teaching approach, offering diverse content beyond ELA to include Science, Social Studies, and SEL. Learn to leverage Newsela for meaningful, student-centered learning experiences. Elevate your classroom dynamics with innovative strategies for engaging and personalized education. |
| GIZMO for Deeper Learning: Strategies for Science Standards | Michael Calarco | 7/26/24 | Transform your approach to science with GIZMO simulations. This session cuts straight to effective strategies that align with NYSSLS, focusing on using GIZMO to foster deep learning, not just task completion. Discover how to guide students to truly understand science standards through intentional simulation use. Perfect for educators seeking to enhance engagement and learning outcomes. |
| Introduction to Formative by NewsELA | Antonio Scordo | 7/29/24 | Join our two-hour Virtual workshop designed for educators new to Formative! Discover how to harness the power of this versatile platform to create engaging and interactive assessments for your students. Learn the ins and outs of Formative's features, from crafting diverse question types to providing real-time feedback. Empower yourself to personalize learning experiences and track student progress effectively. Get ready to revolutionize your teaching approach with Formative! |
| Adobe Photoshop CC | Mary Kovach | 7/30/24 | This course is designed for teachers who have access to Adobe Creative Cloud apps through their school. In this session, we will focus on some of the key features of Photoshop for editing and sharing photos, as well as creating graphic designs and animations. |
| CANVA A la carte- Session1.1: Introduction to Canva & Creating Engaging Presentations | Michael Calarco, Darlynda Miktuk, Antonio Scordo | 7/30/24 | Objective: Familiarize teachers with Canva's interface and features. Teach them how to create visually appealing presentations that can be used for teaching any subject. Skills to Highlight: Basic navigation, template selection, customization (text, colors, images), and how to animate presentations. Pedagogical Focus: Encouragement through showcasing diverse template options, engaging students by creating visually appealing presentations. |
| CANVA A la carte- Session1.2: Designing Educational Material & Classroom Resources | Michael Calarco, Darlynda Miktuk, Antonio Scordo | 7/30/24 | Objective: Equip teachers with skills to create educational materials such as posters, worksheets, and infographics that cater to diverse learning needs. Skills to Highlight: Advanced design techniques, using icons and shapes, creating infographics, and customizing templates for educational purposes. Pedagogical Focus: Engagement through choice by allowing students to select their own templates for assignments. |
| CANVA A la carte- Session 2.1: Collaborative Whiteboards for Brainstorming and Planning | Michael Calarco, Darlynda Miktuk, Antonio Scordo | 7/31/24 | Objective: Introduce teachers to Canva's collaborative whiteboard feature to facilitate brainstorming, planning, and collaborative work among students. Skills to Highlight: Setting up a whiteboard, using different drawing and text tools, collaborating in real-time. Pedagogical Focus: Discovery through questioning by using whiteboards for problem-solving activities, promoting collaboration and idea sharing in the classroom. |
| CANVA A la carte- Session 2.2: Canva for Group Projects, Websites, and Portfolios | Michael Calarco, Darlynda Miktuk, Antonio Scordo | 7/31/24 | Objective: Guide teachers in creating simple, interactive websites that can serve as digital portfolios or project hubs for their students. Skills to Highlight: Basic website layout, adding text and media, linking pages, and publishing. Pedagogical Focus: Autonomy and discovery through questioning by encouraging students to design their own project websites, fostering constructive feedback among peers. |
| FastBridge for Grades 4-5 Teachers | Mary Kovach | 8/2/24 | This Virtual session will cover the benchmark screening assessments for Grades 4-5 that are part of the "Fast Track" assessments for Reading and Math. These benchmark screenings will then feed into Reports such as "Screening to Intervention," which will offer suggested interventions for students based on their specific needs. We will review the online assessments students will take, as well as accessing screening reports. |
| IXL: Student Data that Works for You | Nathan Thoma, Valentina Ess | 8/1/24 | This 1 day workshop will cover a basic overview of the software, advanced uses for individual and whole class, as well as the data available to educators to help inform their instruction. |
| CANVA A la carte- Session 3.1: Storyboarding for Comprehension & Assessment: Universally Adaptable to Any Grade and Content | Michael Calarco, Darlynda Miktuk, Antonio Scordo | 8/1/24 | Objective: Show teachers how to create and edit story boards for storytelling or presenting complex topics in an engaging way. Skills to Highlight: Storyboarding, using templates, adding text overlays and advanced image tools, basic editing. Pedagogical Focus: Encouragement and engagement through storytelling, allowing students to express understanding of concepts through process of developing projects. |
| CANVA A la carte- Session 3.2: Dynamic Video Making for Storytelling & Presentations | Michael Calarco, Darlynda Miktuk, Antonio Scordo | 8/1/24 | Objective: Show teachers how to create and edit videos for storytelling or presenting complex topics in an engaging way. Skills to Highlight: Video with and without Storyboarding, using video templates, adding text overlays and voiceovers, basic editing. Pedagogical Focus: Encouragement and engagement through storytelling, allowing students to express understanding of concepts through video projects. |
| Introduction to Code Monkey - Webinar | Antonio Scordo | 8/2/24 | Dive into this one-hour webinar, Introduction to Code Monkey. Discover the power of game-based learning to teach coding effectively. Explore essential programming concepts and empower your students. |
| Introduction to Flocabulary | Antonio Scordo | 8/2/24 | Join our one-hour webinar introducing Flocabulary for educators! Explore innovative ways to engage students through music and creative content. Learn how to integrate Flocabulary's engaging resources into your curriculum for enhanced learning experiences. |
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Google Workspace Plus Day 1 |
Mary Kovach, Ryan LePore | 8/6/24, 8/7/24 | This session will focus on six applications that are included with Google "Workspace Plus" for Education and/or updated Chromebooks. Apps discussed will include ReadAlong, Practice Sets, YouTube Interactive Videos, Chrome Canvas, Forms Import, and Screencasts. NOTE: Unique topics will be presented each day. Teachers can sign up for both days, or just one day that works for them. |
| Student Engagement with Quizizz | Brian Blaszak | 8/6/24 | Quizizz has completely revamped its educational platform. Join us for this session to explore the new features built into Quizizz, including differentiated modifications, grade-level customizations, fully interactive components for all subject areas, and new Artificial Intelligence (AI) features to create student engagement activities from any resource you have. |
| eDoctrina Regional | Jim Dailey | 8/6/24 | Join in for an overview of eDoctrina updates, best practices, and supportive time to explore how these updates can affect your use of eDoctrina. |
| edPuzzle Bootcamp | Jim Dailey, Phill Miano | 8/7/24 | Join in for a mesmerizing experience with two edPuzzle professionals as we explore edPuzzle, recent updates, and discuss classroom implementation and success stories. Bring your experience to the class and share your best practices with the group. |
| Adobe Illustrator CC | Mary Kovach | 8/8/24 | This course is designed for teachers who have access to Adobe Creative Cloud apps through their school. In this session, we will focus on some of the key features of Adobe Illustrator. Illustrator can be used to create (almost) infinitely scalable illustrations and graphic designs. These can be printed, shared digitally, or incorporated into video projects using Premiere Pro or other Adobe applications. |
| Nearpod: Interactive Learning and Engagement | Brian Blaszak | 8/8/24 | This workshop offers a deep dive into the innovative features and pedagogical strategies of Nearpod. Learn how to design and create interactive lessons using Nearpod, interactive activities, and formative assessments to enhance student engagement and comprehension. If you utilize Google Slides or PowerPoint this is the workshop for you. |
| Harnessing the Power of Discovery Education | Brian Blaszak | 8/8/24 | Join us for an immersive experience with Discovery Education. This session will provide participants with hands-on experience and insights into the dynamic digital platform. We will explore the vast number of resources available for educators to use for lesson enhancement and research. |
| Getting started with Naviance | Val Ess | 8/9/24 | Getting Started with Naviance is for new middle and high school counselors or those who need a refresher. You will explore Naviance CCLR 's comprehensive platform and learn how to use it effectively to support students with self-discovery, life skills, career, college, and financial planning. |
| Explore, Explore Learning: Reflex | Jon Skovira | 8/14/24 | Join me for an introduction to the Reflex Math program. In this course, educators will delve into the core components of Reflex Math, gaining insights into how the program supports differentiated instruction, tracks student progress, and promotes mathematical proficiency. Participants will explore key features of Reflex Math, including: Adaptive Learning Technology, Engaging Game-Based Activities, Data-Driven Insights, Differentiated Instruction, and Integration with Curriculum. |
| Adobe Premiere Pro CC | Mary Kovach | 8/16/24 | This training will focus on using Adobe Premiere to create video projects. We will explore how to combine video and audio clips into a Premiere project, as well as how to add titles and effects onto and between clips. NOTE: This course is designed for teachers who have access to Adobe Creative Cloud apps through their school. |
| Tackle the DF and CS Standards with Skillstruck | Nathan Thoma | 8/20/24 | Nervous about the new DF and CS Standards? Skillstruck to the rescue. See how Skillstruck can meet your students needs, with fully constructed lessons for both K-5 and 6-12. |
| FastBridge Assessments for Grades 6-8 Reading | Mary Kovach | 8/22/24 | This Virtual session will cover the benchmark screening assessments for Grades 6-8 that are part of the "Fast Track" assessments for Reading. These benchmark screenings will then feed into Reports such as "Screening to Intervention," which will offer suggested interventions for students based on their specific needs. We will review the online assessments students will take, as well as accessing screening reports. |
| FastBridge Assessments for Grades 6-8 Math | Mary Kovach | 8/22/24 | This Virtual session will cover the benchmark screening assessments for Grades 6-8 that are part of the "Fast Track" assessments for Math. These benchmark screenings will then feed into Reports such as "Screening to Intervention," which will offer suggested interventions for students based on their specific needs. We will review the online assessments students will take, as well as accessing screening reports. |
| Renaissance Products Basics - Star Reports, Freckle, and Nearpod | Antonio Scordo | 8/29/24 | Join us for an informative webinar designed for new teachers or those seeking to refresh their knowledge! Over the course of three hours, with breaks in between, we'll cover the basics of three powerful educational platforms: Star Reports, Freckle, and Nearpod. 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Dive into Star Reports and discover how to effectively utilize this assessment tool. 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM: Explore the features of Freckle and learn how to personalize learning experiences for your students. 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Unlock the potential of Nearpod and discover innovative ways to engage students in interactive lessons. Don't miss out on this valuable opportunity to enhance your teaching toolkit and transform your classroom! |